BioShock DLC available, adds plasmids, achievement points
by Justin McElroy 
{ Dec 4th 2007 at 8:30AM }
The title update includes some small fixes and one big one: A new widescreen FOV, the answer to some specific, antiquated prayers. The new content (just in time to refresh the memories of Game of the Year list makers) includes a plasmid pack (Machine Buster 1 & 2, Vending Expert 1 & 2, Sonic Boom 1 & 2, EVE Saver), the option to disable Vita-Chambers and a new, 100-point achievement called "Brass Balls." To get it, you'll just need to beat the game on hard without using a Vita-Chamber. No problem, right?
We know, we know, this news couldn't come at a worse time. You're busy with the only games that ever matter: The ones released in the past three weeks. But don't you want to check and make sure all the daddies are still dead? Don't you want to see if those splicers tried to build a rudimentary society Lord of the Flies-style? If you get a moment to spare, isn't it time you checked in on Rapture?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
xXFenixKnightXx @ Dec 4th 2007 8:35AM
Good stuff, Ill give a go again. This game rocks!
jtrunksenmegana @ Dec 4th 2007 9:19AM
This game is so old now...not to mention it was already garbage.
Generic shooters are for morons.
(here we go)
xXFenixKnightXx @ Dec 4th 2007 9:33AM
@ jtrunksenmegana-blahblahblah
Generic? Wow are you serious? This isnt Timeshift or Blacksite. You are the only moron if you really think that its generic.
Big Ed @ Dec 4th 2007 9:34AM
@jtrunksenmegana
Wow. Your wisdom and insight just amazes me.
xXFenixKnightXx @ Dec 4th 2007 9:45AM
"RELAX, smoke a joint or somethin"
I pass on grass, but you cant lose with booze!! LOL!
jtrunksenmegana @ Dec 4th 2007 9:47AM
This early in the mornin' ?
mmmmkkkkaaayy..
xXFenixKnightXx @ Dec 4th 2007 9:50AM
I meant in general DUMBASS!!! Although a Miller L doesnt sound too bad right now, lolz! I keed I keed!
jtrunksenmegana @ Dec 4th 2007 9:53AM
No U...ooohhhhhhh
xXFenixKnightXx @ Dec 4th 2007 9:58AM
Your an idiot, I give up. I see what your doing. I used to do that so I dont blame you.
jtrunksenmegana @ Dec 4th 2007 9:59AM
Damnit..!!!!!!!
Dont tell anyone else....
Lasse @ Dec 5th 2007 3:46AM
Does anyone have the cover screenshot that marked this article? It's way cool.
FOXHOUND @ Dec 4th 2007 8:49AM
No vita chamber usage for 100 achievement points, eh?
...hmm.
Blazur @ Dec 4th 2007 8:51AM
Great game, but really no interest in going back through it again just yet. I'm still holding on to this game, however, and will likely play through it again in a year or two.
Ally @ Dec 4th 2007 8:53AM
Would you kindly pass that eve hypo over?
baby sea tuna @ Dec 4th 2007 8:54AM
Pass de hypo on de left-hand side!
grim-one @ Dec 4th 2007 8:54AM
Unfortunately, my PC version still regularly crashes while loading levels =(
baby sea tuna @ Dec 4th 2007 9:22AM
Since I'm not allowing myself to buy any more games until next year, this'll give me a good excuse to finally go back in and finish this sucker on Hard.
Arno @ Dec 4th 2007 9:14AM
The DLC and the 100 extra points are free? So you can now get a total of 1100 points in Bioshock?
Sweet... (pending confirmation)
ScreamingSkull @ Dec 4th 2007 9:35AM
Where the hell is my teleport plasmid?!
flameofdoom666 @ Dec 4th 2007 9:44AM
This is an awsome update. Plasmids FTW!
flameofdoom666 @ Dec 4th 2007 9:44AM
This is an awesome update. Plasmids FTW!
jtrunksenmegana @ Dec 4th 2007 9:49AM
Double posting dumbass...
LEARN 2 REPLY
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
(bring it on)
dan stabbingworth @ Dec 4th 2007 10:19AM
Use the report function (the !). This won't last long.
jtrunksenmegana @ Dec 4th 2007 10:23AM
and who the hell are you!!!
Use the report function, this wont las- aaaaahhh SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!
flameofdoom666 @ Dec 4th 2007 10:29AM
Jeeze. Relax. Get a life.
bigsofty @ Dec 4th 2007 10:02AM
Good game, these addition only make it better!
flameofdoom666 @ Dec 4th 2007 10:30AM
Yeps!
S-LAH-ziman (B-B-BRUSHED WITH FAAAAME) @ Dec 4th 2007 10:52AM
- Changed behavior of subtitles so that inappropriate queuing does not occur
- Fixed subtitle timings to more accurately match the on screen audio
About fucking time! Now I can finally go back and finish this game.
PhrawzT @ Dec 4th 2007 11:35AM
I was wanting to go back and beat Bioshock again. Now I have more of a reason to....that is as soon as I can bring myself to take Mass Effect out.
Caedo @ Dec 4th 2007 11:43AM
Don't know if this is still true, but when I was looking at the DLC this morning it wouldn't let me download it because I wasn't a gold member. Now seeing as how Bioshock is a single player only game why should I have to pay for a gold membership to get the DLC. I never play multiplayer so it would be a waste of money.
prateeko @ Dec 4th 2007 11:52AM
Anyone can use XBLM(arketplace) and get patches for free. You don't need a gold membership to do that. Silver is supposed to let you download anything you can pay for (in this case, it's free). Might have been a glitch or just high traffic...
why not the LS2/LS7? @ Dec 4th 2007 11:59AM
No way I'd replay this game just for this. I have to wonder who would. Enjoy the monster closets.
The good story and excellent art direction is more than enough to make up for the gameplay deficit the first time through, no so the 2nd time.
And why does this game need new hacking plasmids? The hacking is trivial in all but a few spots even with only the hacking plasmids it had. I never used a single machine in the game without hacking it first.
Mr.ESC @ Dec 4th 2007 12:04PM
NOOOOOOOOOOO my xbox 360 just got the RRod(again)while playing The orange box,Arggg!!!.
I beated Bioshock in hard without using the Vita-chambers already,Telekinesis+Freeze+Shock/Burn=Game.
Well I suppose I have to wait 10 days to get that achievement,meanwhile I guess I will play F.E.A.R in the PC.
PrinceOfPersia009 @ Dec 4th 2007 1:04PM
God I hate how I've become such an achievement whore since I got my 360...
But this is one achievement that just doesn't seem worth it to me...
Although it was a fun game to run thru...
John @ Dec 5th 2007 11:00AM
It is so worth 100 achievement points. You should see what The Orange Box has made me do for 15, 20, and 30 points! :o)
Actually, I never got the last 40 for beating the game on Hard. I got 960/1000 on the normal setting and the 40 points did not appear to be incentive enough. Now, however, 140 points is worth it! Plus some new stuff to boot.
I never used the vita chambers when playing through before, so this should not be to bad for me. I did not like them as they destroyed the continuity of my game and made me feel out of sorts. Recommendation: SAVE SAVE SAVE! That's how I did it the first time.
Mike-453 @ Dec 4th 2007 1:04PM
The core shooter gameplay was pretty damn generic, though plasmids, an interesting fictional world and the awesomeness of Big Daddy's kept me going for two playthroughs.
Caedo @ Dec 4th 2007 1:05PM
It's possible it could have been a glitch but I don't think it was. the message state (not exact words) that the content was available only for gold members and that if I would like to access the content I had to upgrade to a gold membership or wait a few days (weeks? - don't remeber exactly) and it will become free for Silver members.
Bryan @ Dec 4th 2007 2:47PM
The game played incredibly perfect for me and all my friends on PC the very first time with no problems whatsoever with the exception of the people with widescreens.
Anyhow, this patch doesn't add any replay value to BioShock, there's no use playing it all over again. Two three-minute alternate endings as "replay value" was already cutting it really close.
Just get to work on the god damn sequel please. And add multiplayer, co-op (people are getting the idea, they are including these in their games all the time now), and tons of replay value or the game is going down the shitter within a month just like BioShock did.
343 Guilty Fart @ Dec 4th 2007 2:49PM
What does it mean by 'without using vita-chambers', if I die and go back to a save point can I get this achievement? Personally I never used the vita chambers, always just loaded up a save.
S-LAH-ziman (B-B-BRUSHED WITH FAAAAME) @ Dec 4th 2007 2:56PM
Yeah. It says so somewhere on the Bioshock site.
Kibbles @ Dec 4th 2007 3:49PM
@ Caedo
I am a silver member as well and I too can not download the update. It says I must wait a few days since i'm not a Gold Member.
*kicks rocks*
deaftly @ Dec 4th 2007 4:10PM
No ps3 patch? WTF!!!
Hashbrown_Hunter @ Dec 4th 2007 6:52PM
hahaha your funny
Hashbrown_Hunter @ Dec 4th 2007 6:53PM
...in case you didn't realize it at first, I was being sarcastic.
Ahrel @ Dec 4th 2007 4:12PM
2K has really screwed the pooch with the post-launch support of this game. I wonder if the Silver member thing is MS though? Doesn't seem like the patch fixed much of anything on the PC side, people are still complaining about the same old crap on 2k's forums.
Hopefully 2K can just start ironing out people's problems with further patches, though honestly, I doubt they will. It works fine on my PC too, but I feel for those who get crashing, no audio, or other game stopping issues).
Hashbrown_Hunter @ Dec 5th 2007 12:56AM
...which is more evidence that PC is awesome!
Ranus Studios @ Dec 4th 2007 8:19PM
What is this nonsense about needing to be a Gold member!
I am now wearing my Angry Face.